sf_herminator Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Principal Casting (Giselle & Albrecht) has been posted - CASTING: GISELLE - San Francisco Ballet (sfballet.org) Remember, casting is subject to change. Friday, February 24, 8:00 PM Giselle: Sasha De Sola Albrecht: Aaron Robison Saturday, February 25, 2:00 PM Giselle: Wona Park Albrecht: Wei Wang Saturday, February 25, 8:00 PM Giselle: Misa Kuranaga Albrecht: Angelo Greco Sunday, February 26, 2:00 PM Giselle: Jasmine Jimison Albrecht: Esteban Hernández Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM Giselle: Sasha De Sola Albrecht: Aaron Robison Wednesday, March 1, 7:30 PM Giselle: Wona Park Albrecht: Wei Wang Thursday, March 2, 7:30 PM Giselle: Misa Kuranaga Albrecht: Angelo Greco Saturday, March 4, 2:00 PM Giselle: Jasmine Jimison Albrecht: Esteban Hernández Saturday, March 4, 8:00 PM Giselle: Sasha De Sola Albrecht: Aaron Robison Sunday, March 5, 2:00 PM Giselle: Misa Kuranaga Albrecht: Angelo Greco Link to comment
Phrenchphry11 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Wow, I've never seen Jasmine Jimison dance, but that's very exciting that she's casted (for multiple performances!) Also, has Sasha De Sola performed the role before? I have a feeling she'll be excellent in it. Link to comment
sf_herminator Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Phrenchphry11 said: Wow, I've never seen Jasmine Jimison dance, but that's very exciting that she's casted (for multiple performances!) Also, has Sasha De Sola performed the role before? I have a feeling she'll be excellent in it. This season will be Sasha's first time dancing Giselle. In 2015, she danced Myrtha - I was fortunate to see her on a Saturday afternoon. She was wonderful in the role. Here is a post from her IG when she was rehearsing Giselle last year: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6G0FRpH2Z/ Link to comment
pherank Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Phrenchphry11 said: Wow, I've never seen Jasmine Jimison dance, but that's very exciting that she's casted (for multiple performances!) Also, has Sasha De Sola performed the role before? I have a feeling she'll be excellent in it. I'm happy to see that Jimison is being pushed to the front. Would have been nice if Powell could debut as Giselle as well, but either she's nursing an injury, or just doesn't see herself in that role. Sasha is a no brainer - as the 'old guard' fades away, SDS is going to be one of the primary faces of the company. Link to comment
Josette Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 pherank, if you mean Lizzy Powell, she is not injured, as I saw her featured in two of the new works this past weekend. I will see De Sola's premiere on February 24 as Giselle, and am mostly looking forward to seeing the outstanding Aaron Robison as Albrecht. She will be in good hands. On World Ballet Day, there was a rehearsal with Helgi Tomasson coaching new SFB soloist Katherine Barkman and Esteban Hernandez in Act I of Giselle. Behind them in the rehearsal room were Jasmine Jimison and Mingxuan Wang, obviously understudies at the time. Barkman is injured and did not dance in the Gala or in any of the new works, so it looks like the lovely and talented Jimison is being given the opportunity. Link to comment
Terez Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I know it's good to have "the next generation" to look forward to, in these big roles, but I just feel... bereft. It makes sense that if Katherine Barkman is injured, and Jasmine Jimison is part of that rehearsal group, then she's being handed the baton. It's just that there are so many talented soloists (and principals) that I'd like to see have their chance. And no Joseph Walsh (even though he and Wona P seem to pair together so nicely). Sad face. And Luke Ingham. On the positive side, happy to see Aaron Robison get an opening night. Froustey, Fogo, Stahl, Zhao -- I would have found those to be so exciting. Then again, I can only make it to one performance, and that's opening night, so I guess it's a moot point. Link to comment
Terez Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Then again, I'm forgetting the role of Myrtha. I'm sure at least two of the above mentioned dancers will be shining brightly in that role. (Has there been an update on Froustey's status?) Link to comment
sf_herminator Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 Myrtha has been added to the casting. - https://www.sfballet.org/tickets/casting-giselle/ These are the dancers who will portray Myrtha: Jennifer Stahl, Dores Andre, Nikisha Fogo, WanTing Zhao, and Sasha Mukhamedov. Here is the updated casting: Friday, February 24, 8:00 PM Giselle: Sasha De Sola Albrecht: Aaron Robison Myrtha: Nikisha Fogo Saturday, February 25, 2:00 PM Giselle: Wona Park Albrecht: Wei Wang Myrtha: Sasha Mukhamedov Saturday, February 25, 8:00 PM Giselle: Misa Kuranaga Albrecht: Angelo Greco Myrtha: Jennifer Stahl Sunday, February 26, 2:00 PM Giselle: Jasmine Jimison Albrecht: Esteban Hernández Myrtha: Dores André Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM Giselle: Sasha De Sola Albrecht: Aaron Robison Myrtha: Nikisha Fogo Wednesday, March 1, 7:30 PM Giselle: Wona Park Albrecht: Wei Wang Myrtha: Sasha Mukhamedov Thursday, March 2, 7:30 PM Giselle: Misa Kuranaga Albrecht: Angelo Greco Myrtha: Jennifer Stahl Saturday, March 4, 2:00 PM Giselle: Jasmine Jimison Albrecht: Esteban Hernández Myrtha: Dores André Saturday, March 4, 8:00 PM Giselle: Sasha De Sola Albrecht: Aaron Robison Myrtha: WanTing Zhao Sunday, March 5, 2:00 PM Giselle: Misa Kuranaga Albrecht: Angelo Greco Myrtha: Jennifer Stahl *Casting is subject to change Link to comment
pherank Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 5:11 PM, Terez said: Then again, I'm forgetting the role of Myrtha. I'm sure at least two of the above mentioned dancers will be shining brightly in that role. (Has there been an update on Froustey's status?) She posted a nice photo of herself holding son Claude - on the beach in France (probably the Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains area): "It’s been 18 months but it feels like I have known him for all my life and I can’t remember or imagine a life without him." https://www.instagram.com/p/CojVDNbL8_z/ Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Mathilde has also posted being back in SF and taking class at SFB (either a rehab or non-performing dancers class, I believe). Curious that neither she nor Yuan Yuan have posted anything about Tiit's retirement. Link to comment
pherank Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 8:49 PM, PeggyTulle said: Mathilde has also posted being back in SF and taking class at SFB (either a rehab or non-performing dancers class, I believe). Curious that neither she nor Yuan Yuan have posted anything about Tiit's retirement. She's back now? Where did you hear about that PeggyTulle? Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 5 hours ago, pherank said: She's back now? Where did you hear about that PeggyTulle? Her recent IG stories Link to comment
pherank Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 3 hours ago, PeggyTulle said: Her recent IG stories I see. Well either it's been removed or I don't have access. It's good to hear she's made it back to SF. I imagine MF has a lot of training to do before she'll actually be in performance shape. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Instagram Stories time out/disappear after 24 hours. Information posted here with their content aren't necessarily still up. Link to comment
PeggyTulle Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Helene said: Instagram Stories time out/disappear after 24 hours. Information posted here with their content aren't necessarily still up. From today https://instagram.com/stories/lapetitefrench_/3038187259451430084?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Link to comment
sf_herminator Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 The Program Book for Giselle is available in digital format: https://www.sfballet.org/tickets/2023-season/program-books/ Link to comment
California Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I'm so sorry I can't get to the SFB Giselle, after wallowing in Giselles this past month! Please post if you're going. I'm especially interested in Aaron Robison, who has been posting some rehearsal clips. Also interested in how it compares with the reconstructions from Ratmansky and PNB. Link to comment
pherank Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 7:02 AM, California said: I'm so sorry I can't get to the SFB Giselle, after wallowing in Giselles this past month! Please post if you're going. I'm especially interested in Aaron Robison, who has been posting some rehearsal clips. Also interested in how it compares with the reconstructions from Ratmansky and PNB. I'm not a Giselle expert so can't really comment on the differences between the various productions, but I can offer you this small peak behind the scenes with Robison and De Sola: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5Bl0Op7Ep/ Link to comment
California Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, pherank said: I'm not a Giselle expert so can't really comment on the differences between the various productions, but I can offer you this small peak behind the scenes with Robison and De Sola: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5Bl0Op7Ep/ Glad to see they are rehearsing the table top lift, which PNB included and Ratmansky omitted (as it wasn't in the original...) Link to comment
pherank Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, California said: Glad to see they are rehearsing the table top lift, which PNB included and Ratmansky omitted (as it wasn't in the original...) 😃 Looks like the "Old Man" is still around too, to coach the cast for his Giselle. Mukhamedov as Myrtha:https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou0U3pPPGo/ Edited February 20, 2023 by pherank Link to comment
sf_herminator Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 Pointes of View for Giselle is now available. Mary Wood in conversation with Principal Dancer Jennifer Stahl (Myrtha) and Corps de Ballet member Nathaniel Remez (Hilarion). FB - https://fb.watch/iPIN1iAK9C/, YT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BMb48kVje0 Link to comment
pherank Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 18 minutes ago, sf_herminator said: Pointes of View for Giselle is now available. Mary Wood in conversation with Principal Dancer Jennifer Stahl (Myrtha) and Corps de Ballet member Nathaniel Remez (Hilarion). FB - https://fb.watch/iPIN1iAK9C/, YT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BMb48kVje0 I just saw that posting myself. 😉 I'm not sure if it will answer California's questions about the production, but should be fun... Link to comment
Josette Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I watched it yesterday and particularly liked Remez’s comments, approach, and enthusiasm. California, I am intrigued with your calling the overhead press a “table top lift.” Is that something of yours or have you heard it used elsewhere? I am so looking forward to Friday night. Link to comment
California Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Josette said: California, I am intrigued with your calling the overhead press a “table top lift.” Is that something of yours or have you heard it used elsewhere? I have no idea where that came from! But people seem to know what I'm talking about! Link to comment
pherank Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 9 hours ago, California said: I have no idea where that came from! But people seem to know what I'm talking about! We figured it out. 😉 Today is the last day to buy Giselle at 30% off: enter promo code GREATDEAL Link to comment
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